News from the downtown Calgary area.
City
Why women in Calgary do not feel safe
Even though the crime rates in Calgary are going down, women are still feeling unsafe walking around. [ READ MORE ]
Downtown
City
Calgary restaurant ready for its grand opening as restrictions lift
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta’s reopening plan, which will remove most of the restrictions Alberta businesses have been operating under by the end of the month. Non-essential businesses will reopen, and restaurants and bars can once again offer dine-in service. [ READ MORE ]
Arts
Calgary’s newest Instagram backdrop is a hit with local photographers
You might not have seen it in person, but your friends have. Two weeks after its launch, the CMLC parkade has taken over everyone’s Instagram feed. This $80 million structure in Calgary’s East Village is [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
Want an LRT station in your community? Good Luck!
Calgarians in extended southeastern and newer northwestern communities can’t expect an LRT station in their neighbourhood anytime soon [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
Canada invites 90,000 immigrants for PR
Canada welcomes 90,000 temporary foreign workers to be permanent residents in 2021 through six new immigration streams. This program is part of Canada’s 2021–2023 immigration plan to grant 401,000 permanent residence permits.
[ READ MORE ]
City
Eau Claire YMCA closes after 30 years
On Feb. 18, 2021 the Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA shut its doors for good. On top of the added pressure due to COVID-19, the support and funding to keep the sports arena open were not present. [ READ MORE ]
Beltline
Renters in Calgary feel cheated amidst pandemic
Many Calgarians choose to pay extra for downtown living, which provides easy access and closeness to amenities. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, they haven’t been able to experience what they feel they’ve paid for. [ READ MORE ]
City
Bear Clan Patrol providing winter donations for individuals in need
The Bear Clan Patrol hosts volunteer walks throughout Calgary to provide donations for individuals in need as the winter season approaches. The Bear Clan Patrol is an organization to help protect and provide aid to the Calgary community. [ READ MORE ]
Downtown
Life with two dogs and nine rescue cats
Meet Laurie Gill, a 63-year-old woman living near downtown Calgary with her big happy family, which include two dogs and nine rescue cats.
[ READ MORE ]
City
Sunalta Community Association reinvents itself to serve the neighbourhood
During quarantine because of the coronavirus, the community of Sunalta is finding new ways to stay connected with residents. [ READ MORE ]